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Village Social: Stay Connected app for iPhone and iPad


4.8 ( 4368 ratings )
Social Networking
Developer: Village Network Inc.
Free
Current version: 1.2.5, last update: 4 years ago
First release : 01 Jul 2019
App size: 13.73 Mb

Empower kids to connect with friends, family, teams or teachers while knowing they are in a safe place that keeps parents involved with their digital life. Village Social combines fun social posts and messaging with the security of a private, easy to use app that doesn’t have ads or sell data.

Parents stay informed on who their kids are communicating with and can customize their kid’s experience with our exclusive child account controls only accessible from the parent’s account.

SAFETY FEATURES THAT PARENTS TRUST:

* all accounts are private! The only way to find other users is with their exact username, phone number or email address
* users have the ability to block an account if needed
* no content discovery using hashtags or searching
* ability to block access to the internet when a link is received in a message
* AI-powered content blocking (nude images) and optional alerts for suggestive images and inappropriate text keep parents informed and provide peace of mind
* messages can’t be deleted and social posts expire in no less than 24 hours should parents want to check in

FUN FEATURES THAT KIDS LOVE:

* connecting with friends, family and classmates, no phone or email needed
* customizable profile photo and tag line to express your personality
* ability to create custom names for group messages
* ability to share from photos or videos from library or camera
* access to thousands of age appropriate gifs and emojis
* expiring social posts that last 1 day, 1 week or 1 month that keeps your social board fresh

DESIGNED TO BE GOOD FOR USER WELLBEING:

* user data is private and is not for sale
* no ads or in-app purchases
* no vanity metrics or social comparisons such as likes and follower counts
* no influencers or endless feeds distracting us from real life
* subtle push notifications and app design letting you focus on what matters most
* the ability to mute notifications on individual messages or social posts

Whether you’re a parent, group leader, teacher or kid, Village Social is the messaging and social sharing app you’ve been looking for. It works on smartphones, tablets, and computers; essentially any device with a browser and WiFi. Stay connected and be involved.

Learn more at www.village.com